Safe, effective and economical hot tap tees
When you need to work on a pressurized line, you need Uni-Forge Hot Tap fittings. Your safety, your employees’ safety, and pipeline integrity are our top priorities.
Our hot tap pipe fittings include full branch split tees designed for equipment tie-ins, lateral connections and line extensions using a permanent full-bore valve without shutdown.
Available in a wide range of sizes, from 2” to 48,” our fittings are equipped with a welding neck flange RF according to ANSI Class 150, 300, 600 or 900. Larger sizes and pressure ratings are available to meet any need.
With personalized customer service and a commitment to on-time delivery, you can trust all your hot tap tee needs to Uni-Forge.
Uni-Forge fittings are available with a reducing branch to connect pipelines of varying sizes.
Uni-Forge Hot Tap Tee Fittings:
- Coded for material identification and traceability
- Provided with material certificates
- Manufactured and delivered to your quality control specifications
If required, Uni-Forge can perform:*
- Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
- Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)
- Radiographic Testing (RT)
- Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)
- Product Analysis (Chemistry Check)
- Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
- Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
- Full Body Hydrotesting
*Uni-Forge will perform relevant tests as specified by code or as requested by customer..
Based on pipeline size and specifications, the hot tap fitting can be provided with a different reinforcement such as a weldolet or pad.
Technical Specifications
| Size Range | 2" to 48" - larger sizes available |
| Pressure Rating | 150# - 900# |
| Wall Thickness | Up to 4" depending on the size |
| Material | Carbon steel, Alloy steel, and Stainless steel |
| Codes | ASME B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, B31.8 and DOT compliant |
| Flange Type | Standard ASTM A105 flanges to ASME B16.5/ 16.47 |
| Uni-Lock Flange™ can be provided for installation of pigging bars |